Summary
Medium-mu twin triode. Widely used in audio amplifiers and other applications in radio and television circuits.
The 6SN7GT and 6SL7GT were the first single-ended twin triodes, introduced c 1941. This example with the GTA suffix has the same characteristics as the original tube but has additional ratings for use as a vertical deflection amplifier in television receivers. As of 2010, this valve is still being manufactured in Russia and China.
CSIRAC ( first computer in Australia) used a large number of 6SN7GT valves.
Manufacturer: AWV, Sydney, Australia.
6.3 V indirectly heated cathode. Used as a Class A amplifier.
Physical Description
Tubular bulb with octal base.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 01 Aug 1971
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Manufacturer
Australian Wireless Valve Co (AWV Co), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960-1969
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Inscriptions
Bulb: 6SN7GTA Base: Super Radiotron/(AWV logo)/Made in Australia/E4
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Exhibition Collection Management
32 mm (Length), 32 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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overall dimensions
80 mm (Length), 32 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
[Book] Stokes, John. 1982. 70 Years of Radio Tubes and Valves., 104 Pages
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